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Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Want to challenge yourself, escape the city, get more active or find some headspace? Join Mhòr Outdoor for an adventurous day hike in the Pentland Hills. The day will be designed for people 18+ who identify as LGBTIQ+ with limited experience in the outdoors and for those who have never walked or climbed a hill before. Lunch and refreshments will be provided! Travel included.

This maintenance class aims to provide a space where LGBTQI+ people are made to feel welcome in the workshop, and feel confident to learn and ask questions. We recognise that LGBTQI+ people are underrepresented in bike mechanics due to the cis-heteropatriarchy and we aim for these sessions to help empower LGBTQI+ people to learn about bikes and how to fix them, and to teach others.

In the spirit of Rainbow Glasgaroos, the event is offered to increase LGBTQI+‘s participation in sport. It is for LGBTQI people to exercise in a safe and welcoming space, and to practice baskeball in line with COVID guidance. People attending this event will be able to join an inclusive group, in Glasgow.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Looking to break a sweat? Join Fluid Fridays for their donation led inclusive fitness and wellbeing services every Friday from 12:15 to 4:00. All classes are on a ‘pay what you can’ basis, and donations will go towards local queer charities and supporting the longer-term goal of securing a queer led stand-alone gym in Glasgow. All are welcome to join!!

OUT on Sundays takes an opportunity to put a twist into a walking tour and created a game of Bingo! The walk will showcase a number of sporting locations and connections and simply, if you have that sport on your bingo card, you can mark it off. Such fun!

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Join us for a Woodland Wellbeing Adventure in Pollock Park! We will be exploring the parks stunning flowers, trees and plants through a mindful nature treasure hunt. We will then be learning the skill of fire lighting so we can enjoy a cup of tea and toast some marshmallows! We will then experience some relaxing wellbeing practices and mindful movement around a warm fire together. You will also receive a Wellbeing Box which will include lots of nature inspired wellbeing goodies to help you to continue to explore your local green space. *Please note if restrictions change then we will offer an online Zoom workshop and post the nature wellbeing boxes out out to participants.

This walk is a nice one as the walk along the canal is flat. This should make it fairly accessible for most people to be able to join in. The distance is around 11 miles however we will toilet and pit stop at Lock 21 and McGonnigal’s Chip Shop Boat if people wish. having such a stretch, it gives the participants a chance to talk and to hopefully make friends, combat lowliness and isolation and a chance for those who are not quite ready to return to hardcore fitness, a bit of a challenge to up their fitness game. Transport from Bowling will be up to the individual to arrange themselves. But the Marina there is lovely and there are a couple of cycle trails and a bike hire place if people wish to explore the area afterwards.

Come along to Queens Park Recreational Ground to chat, play some relaxed ball games, and have a picnic. Let’s get our communities together and catch up after too long apart! Whether you drop in for 10 minutes or stick around for the whole afternoon you’re sure to be met with friendly faces and have some fun. This event is for transgender and non-binary people of all genders and experiences of gender, and those questioning their gender, aged 18+. All game equipment and picnic food provided. Sign up to give us an indication of numbers and food preference. Please feel free to bring along any young family members, but we will not be able to provide childcare.

Hillhead hockey club invites you to our second annual summer hockey taster. As part of LEAP Sports Festival Fortnight, we are running an event for anyone of any skill level (including none !) to come along give playing hockey a try or to pick your stick back up in a pressure free environment ! We will provide equipment all you need to do is come along and have fun ! The event is fully outside and complies with all COVID regulations. There will be an opportunity to have outdoor social drinks after the session. For any further information don’t hesitate to contact via social media or by email rebeccaosborne@hotmail.com

Uplifted are working with LGBT Youth Scotland to deliver a live online equipment free lifting class focused on all things squat related! It will be looking at the different elements of the squat technique and teaching what muscles are working and how squat movements in strength training can improve overall health. If you are currently linked in with LGBTYS and are interested in coming along get in touch with a group leader or email info@upliftedgym.org for more info.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Come check out Aberdeen’s inclusive men’s rugby club! The event is offered to increase LGBTQI+‘s participation in sport in one of Scotland’s five inclusive rugby teams. It is for LGBTQI people to exercise in a safe and welcoming space, and to practice rugby in line with COVID guidance. If you love it, join our team full time! This is open to GBTQ+ men and non-binary people aged 18+.

Are you looking to try a new sport? Do you want to meet a new group of people and have a safe space to socialise while learning a new skill? In conjunction with LEAP Sports Festival Fortnight, Glasgow Raptors RFC is proud to present our FREE ‘Intro to Rugby Bootcamp’. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend this event – absolutely zero experience is required, and we encourage beginners to join in! With help from our friendly coaching team, you will have the opportunity to learn the core skills of rugby union in a safe and encouraging environment. Those newly learned skills will then be put to the test with an exciting game of touch rugby. The event will wrap up with a social Pride Picnic, in celebration of LGBT Youth Scotland’s Pride campaign ‘Reconnect – Celebrate – Donate’. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss all things rugby and inclusive sports with our wider membership over some food and beverages (these will be provided by the club and will be conscious of dietary needs). As the city’s only inclusive rugby team, we strive to provide a platform which champions LGBT+ excellence in sports and use our voices to fight for equality. Join us this summer and try something new – we look forward to seeing you there!

Join Get Back OUT for this Festival Fortnight event! Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Pinkston Watersports! After a successful kayaking trip in May, we’re back at Pinkston Watersports for a stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session! Don’t worry if you haven’t done SUP before – this is a beginner session with a qualified instructor. This event is only for LGBTIQ+ people aged 18+ who stay in the Greater Glasgow area.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Introduction to voguing online class with Shaper Caper. This event is for LGBT Youth Scotland young people only.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Online yoga class with Yoga Crow. This event is for LGBT Youth Scotland young people only.

Join the Parrots for an informal taster session and gain an insight into the inclusive sport of Floorball. Open to those aged 18+ (regardless or sexual orientation or gender identity), the session will provide some initial coaching and drills before enjoying some fun matches.

OUT on Sundays visited Kings Park in early 2021 and enjoyed discovering what this park had to offer, however many of its botanical sights were recovering from the winter. Vowing to return to experience the park in its full bloom, we want to take you to visit the secret walled garden and experience the sensory garden. Come visit this lovely park and be at one with nature.

Bike for Good is organising a queer bike tour of Glasgow incorporating current and past LGBTQI+ landmarks, sports venues and discussion of LGBT issues in sport. We will also produce a ‘treasure hunt’ style map/challenge that people can carry out in their own time during the 2 weeks of Festival Fortnight, and we will encourage people to share pictures of themselves along the route.

Come check out Aberdeen’s inclusive men’s rugby club! The event is offered to increase LGBTQI+‘s participation in sport in one of Scotland’s five inclusive rugby teams. It is for LGBTQI people to exercise in a safe and welcoming space, and to practice rugby in line with COVID guidance. If you love it, join our team full time! This is open to GBTQ+ men and non-binary people aged 18+.

Come along to this social squash taster session with the Colinton Squashers, in partnership with Scottish Squash! Participants will receive coaching and play with Scottish Squash coaches and Scotland players. There will be food and drink for socially distanced socialising in the lounge bar during and after the squash session. All abilities welcome! Open to LGBTIQ+ people and allies aged 18+.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Screenwriter Michael Lee Richardson leads this Zoom workshop on how to tell LGBTQ+ stories on film and discusses his new short film Who I Am Now – directed by Jack Goessens – which tells the story of two trans refugees who have found their families and themselves through football. You’ll explore how to come up with new ideas, learn about some of the tools you’ll need to tell visual stories on screen, and even have an opportunity to come up with some stories of your own.

Rediscover the city and yourself with this introduction to parkour. Qualified coaches from Access Parkour will empower you to move safely and confidently through your environment in new ways, and with fresh eyes. As mixed ability training is a hallmark of parkour, no particular age, fitness level or prior experience is required to take part – our coaches will help you find the level of challenge that’s right for you.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Glasgow boasts to have over 90 parks and gardens, so in this walking challenge, we will aim to visit 25 of them. Starting outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery, we will walk from the West to the South, East and North visiting green spaces along the way. Challenge yourself and bet how many parks you think you’ll visit then, walk as many parks as you can manage, tap out when you feel like you can’t do anymore – there is no pressure to complete the challenge. Overall the walk is close to 20 miles. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! Open to all.

Looking to break a sweat? Join Fluid Fridays for their donation led inclusive fitness and wellbeing services every Friday from 12:15 to 4:00. All classes are on a ‘pay what you can’ basis, and donations will go towards local queer charities and supporting the longer-term goal of securing a queer led stand-alone gym in Glasgow. All are welcome to join!!

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Join Glenearn Badminton Club for a badminton taster session while meeting new people and making new friends. Suitable for those aged 18+ (regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity), the session will offer some initial instruction and training before breaking out into some informal matches.

Swim Freedom would like to offer two open water swimming sessions for free to the LGBT+ community. One session will be for an introduction to open water swimming (4-5pm) the other will be for those who already swim but would like some coaching on specific open water skills (5-6pm). Each participant will get a complimentary Swim Freedom hat. Please note that there are no changing facilities so come dressed in your swimming gear, and be prepared to change on the beach post-swim. We will however make provision for valuables. On signing up swimmers will receive additional information on kit needed for the session. Open to all LGBT+ swimmers.

Swim Freedom would like to offer two open water swimming sessions for free to the LGBT+ community. One session will be for an introduction to open water swimming (4-5pm) the other will be for those who already swim but would like some coaching on specific open water skills (5-6pm). Each participant will get a complimentary Swim Freedom hat. Please note that there are no changing facilities so come dressed in your swimming gear, and be prepared to change on the beach post-swim. We will however make provision for valuables. On signing up swimmers will receive additional information on kit needed for the session. Open to all LGBT+ swimmers.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

As part of this year’s Festival Fortnight, Adventure Circus are holding a workshop for people wishing to try out some aerial acrobatics and other circus skills such as hula hooping, juggling, spinning plates, and partner acrobatics (balancing on each other if the pandemic restrictions allow!) This workshop is designed for LGBTIQ+ people and allies aged 14+ and all abilities are welcome to give you a taste of how fun and energising (and a bit of a workout) circus can be! Learn with a friendly team of instructors who will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time up in the air, and don’t worry….it’s not too high!

Join the Perth Parrots at the South Inch Carpark for a complimentary hot drink and breakfast roll before heading up Kinnoull Hill which has stunning views of the River Tay out towards Dundee. Parking is free on a Sunday and public toilets are available (small entry fee). No age or gender restrictions but the climb is steep in parts so not suitable for young children.

Join Get Back OUT for a fun trip to the high tree rope course at TreeZone! Zip wires, balance beams, hanging platforms, tight-ropes, scramble nets, white knuckle bridges & gap jumps, set on the shores of the awe-inspiring Loch Lomond. Get a squirrel’s-eye view as you swing high in the trees tackling a host of TreeZone challenges. This event is only for LGBTIQ+ people aged 18+ who stay in the Greater Glasgow area.

Clyde FC Community Foundation would like to deliver an inclusive community football tournament open to LGBTIQ+ people and allies aged 16+ at the home of professional football club Clyde. Participants will get to experience playing in a real football stadium and are invited to try football regardless of ability, background or gender.

Learn about your queer heritage through roller derby! Come along and meet with skaters from different clubs to find out more about the sport, their involvement in the club and what the sport means for them. Find out more about the inclusivity within the sport for LGBTIQ+ people, particularly for Queer, Trans and Non-Binary individuals. After meeting with the players, come and have a go yourself at our very own roller disco! A skating lesson, protective equipment and skate hire are all included.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

It can be easy to think that only a certain type of person can climb – but in reality climbing is for everyone! The main thing is that you are prepared to try something new. You don’t need to have any previous experience of bouldering to attend, but you will need to watch a safety video and fill in The Climbing Academy’s registration form before coming along. You will be sent the form details and requirements when you register for the event. Entrance cost and climbing shoe hire will be provided.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

Available during Festival Fortnight, this specially pre-recorded podcast will get you up, out and about, with guided instructions on where to walk, what to do, and things to notice that you can use as inspiration in your writing. Whether you live out in the countryside or in the middle of the city, download the podcast and follow the instructions to gather inspiration for a piece of writing – which you’ll be able to complete once you get home. This podcast is designed to get you off the beaten track and to notice things you wouldn’t normally notice – but don’t worry, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and pause when you need to.

A splash of a time to celebrate Festival Fortnight! This end-of-term event at Lochore Meadows Country Park is the perfect way to cap off what has been a long, difficult year for everyone due to COVID. With the summer fast approaching and the weather looking optimistically better… it’s time to try some Kayaking in Loch Ore, before travelling to one of the lochs islands for some lunch and team-building activities. Our activities day is open to all young people in Kirkcaldy (and Central Fife) aged between 12-18.

Want to challenge yourself, escape the city, get more active or find some headspace? Join Mhor Outdoor for an adventurous day hike in the Kilpatrick Hills. The day will be designed for people 18+ who identify as LGBTIQ+ with limited experience in the outdoors and for those who have never walked or climbed a hill before. Lunch and refreshments will be provided! Travel included.

A skilled and wonderful lady once told her son about secret areas of green. these pockets of green space, little dockets of nature were hidden all over the city, sometimes in plain sight, and for many, we would walk right past it. This walk aims to help you show these little hidden gems, these beautiful bits that Bab’s held so dear and important so that everyone can enjoy them whenever you are in the city. Open to all.

Come check out Aberdeen’s inclusive men’s rugby club! The event is offered to increase LGBTQI+‘s participation in sport in one of Scotland’s five inclusive rugby teams. It is for LGBTQI people to exercise in a safe and welcoming space, and to practice rugby in line with COVID guidance. If you love it, join our team full time! This is open to GBTQ+ men and non-binary people aged 18+.